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Type 003 vs Type 001

Type 003 vs Type 001 at a glance — displacement 85,000 vs 60,900 tons, length 316 vs 306 m, speed 30 vs 32 knots, crew 2,500 vs 1,960.

Specifications
Type 003 Type 001
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier STOBAR aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
Year introduced 2025 2012
Number built 1 unit 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA $1,600 million
Displacement 85,000 tons 60,900 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range NA 3,850 nm at 32 knots
Length 316.0 m 306.4 m
Beam 76.0 m 74.4 m
Crew 2,500 1,960
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 003 Type 001
Armament
  • Type 1130 gun-based CIWS
  • HHQ-10 missile-based CIWS
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)
Propulsion Steam turbines and diesel generators Steam TV12 turbines, 8 KVG-4 boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 003-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Type 001-class's 60,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 003-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class has a longer range at 3,850 nautical miles compared to the Type 003-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 003-class is longer at 316.0 meters compared to the Type 001-class's 306.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and Type 001-class have?
The Type 003-class has a larger crew complement of 2,500 compared to the Type 001-class's 1,960 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
Both the Type 003-class and Type 001-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.